leadership Archives - John J. Hall, CPA - Speaker, Author and Consultant

Everyone Wants One Thing – Better Results Tip #1

Right now, make a choice. Decide on just one thing that you believe everyone wants. And the answer has to be just one word. When I was first confronted by that powerful question by my results coach, I sat silently for a full five minutes before coming to an answer. That was over five years […]

Fraud Prevention Tip #43: Build The Response Team Before It’s Needed

Near our home, there’s a city firehouse. Inside 24 hours a day are trained professionals ready to go when the alarm sounds. Their equipment is maintained in outstanding condition, their trucks are fueled, and their protective jackets, boots and helmets are already in place. They don’t wait for the alarm to go off before thinking […]

October 26, 2015 | John Hall | action • anti-fraud • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners • audit committee • cfo • controls • detection • deterrence • effective • fraud • fraud deterence • fraud prevention • internal fraud • leadership • management • planning • risk management • training | Anti-Fraud

Fraud Prevention Tip #42: Be Ready to Respond

Here’s an exercise that will keep you awake at night. Assume that despite your best efforts at fraud prevention, you get hit anyway. What should you expect when fraud is detected? Explode False Beliefs Start by exploding these three myths: 1. We’re ready to address what might come up 2. The authorities will take care […]

October 22, 2015 | John Hall | action • anti-fraud • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners • business • cfo • controls • corporate fraud • detection • employee theft • leadership • management • misconduct • performance • planning • risk management • Suspicions • truths • vendors suppliers contractors | Anti-Fraud

Fraud Prevention Tip #40: Record an Anti-Fraud Webinar or Teleconference

Here’s where you get to have some real fun. Prepare and personally lead a 15-minute Webinar or audio conference call addressing one of the anti-fraud ideas on your list. Use any of the ideas in these Fraud Prevention articles as the basis for your script and slides. Webinars and teleconference calls are an inexpensive, easy, […]

October 12, 2015 | John Hall | action • anti-fraud • effective • fraud deterence • habits • honesty • internal fraud • leadership • management • performance • planning • risk management • Suspicions • truths | Anti-Fraud

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Fraud Prevention Tip #35: Write About Your Fraud Risks and Better Practices for Managing These Risks

One of the easiest (and least expensive!) ways to teach your employees about how to manage their fraud risks is to write about it. Short ‘how to’ articles published in organization electronic portals, websites and newsletters are the perfect place to provide direction. These articles should all address one common theme: How do I know? […]

September 21, 2015 | John Hall | anti-fraud • corporate leaders • employees • fraud deterence • fraud prevention • leadership • management • risk management • training • vendors suppliers contractors | Anti-Fraud